Image by Simon Harris on Instagram On April 9, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down to chair his first cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin, without former boss Leo Varadkar. But even without his Fine Gael ally, Harris seems to have slipped into the glass slipper of the Taoiseach’s office with ease, which is no surprise given that he has reportedly been preparing to take over … [Read more...] about Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in office
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A shared history of two nations, 4,000km apart
Image by hosny salah from Pixabay It may come as a surprise to some to see the Palestinian flag flying beside the Irish flag atop Dublin City Council. However, for the Irish people, or those familiar with Irish history, it is no surprise. The raising of the Palestinian flag is a statement. A symbol. Though separated by over 4,000 kilometres, Ireland stands in … [Read more...] about A shared history of two nations, 4,000km apart
Do I know how to date?
Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay This article is far from the confessions of a Galway girl. Think of it more as a Galway girl’s advice about this small city’s dating scene and about the other categories involved with such a topic. There are questions one must know the answers to; lessons that one needs to learn before plunging into the pool of new … [Read more...] about Do I know how to date?
A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border
When those of us in the 26 counties talk about the prospect of a United Ireland, it is a near certainty that someone will speak up to talk about making sure that a new Ireland is one that is welcoming to unionists. However, dwelling on this fact is of little use to moving the conversation forward. It is an accepted reality that unionists need to feel that the Irish state works … [Read more...] about A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border
We have done the state some service: why everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once
Image by Rene Asmussen on Pexels There are fewer things in life more soul-crushing than the service industry in Ireland. It is the backbone of most college students’ finance, and it is the actual backbone of the Irish economy. I think that everyone should work in the service sector at least once in their life, perhaps like a bizarre form of national service. Why though? … [Read more...] about We have done the state some service: why everyone should have to work in the service industry at least once